Question

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?

A. It turned the tide of the war in the Americans' favor.
B. It was the colonist's first victory.
C. It made the British overly confident.
D. It was the final battle of the war.

Answer 1

One reason why the Battle of Saratoga was so important is because "A. It turned the tide of the war in the Americans' favor," since this instilled a great deal of much-needed confidence in the Union soldiers.